April 21 / 13.15 Cork

13.15

Yielding

Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa Adare Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa Adare Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.15
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; 2.25l runner up behind Port Joulain in a Gowran bumper in March 2024; fine effort on hurdles debut on return from over year off last month at Limerick (2m3f, soft) and form since boosted by the third; the one to beat stepping up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Good N Kind

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

made all, clear with one other when ridden before last, kept on and always doing enough

4/5

1st

8

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Good N Kind

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

made all, clear with one other when ridden before last, kept on and always doing enough

4/5

2nd

8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:53 Limerick

Good N Kind

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner who chased home Port Joulain in a Gowran bumper on rules debut (19l back to third); off 379 days and might need this but will be a player if fit with the yard back in form.

4/1

66/1

  • Place: £26.10

Form: 09P9

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple figure odds and never sighted in four starts; tongue tie made little difference last time at Limerick; oppose.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Bitofajokelike

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

Showed much-improved form on fifth hurdle run when beaten only 1.25l in a Cork maiden hurdle over this trip last time; that form is the best on show and is the one to beat if repeating it.

9/4

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Bitofajokelike

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

Showed much-improved form on fifth hurdle run when beaten only 1.25l in a Cork maiden hurdle over this trip last time; that form is the best on show and is the one to beat if repeating it.

9/4

2nd

3

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Bitofajokelike

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

Triple figure odds and never sighted in four starts; tongue tie made little difference last time at Limerick; oppose.

66/1

50/1

  • Place: £50.30

Form: 60

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and has run accordingly in both starts to date; cheekpieces go on; difficult to fancy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Rilo Tang

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Ms Alice Curran

in touch with leaders

50/1

3rd

14

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Rilo Tang

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Ms Alice Curran

in touch with leaders

50/1

11th

14

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:53 Limerick

Rilo Tang

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Ms Alice Curran

Beaten a huge distance when 100-1 sixth in a bumper on debut.

200/1

Form: F0

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer has failed to make much impression in two maiden hurdles at Naas, falling first time up and beaten 48l latest; looks more of a longer term project.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Native Dream

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: W J Burke

in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

9

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Native Dream

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: W J Burke

in touch with leaders

16/1

4th

11

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Native Dream

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: W J Burke

Maiden pointer has failed to make much impression in two maiden hurdles at Naas, falling first time up and beaten 48l latest; looks more of a longer term project.

66/1

Form: 97

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballycrystal point-to-point for Gerard Lawless in January; suffered heavy defeats since in a bumper at Gowran and a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on but he's hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.

8/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.

8/1

9th

12

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won a Ballycrystal point-to-point for Gerard Lawless in January; suffered heavy defeats since in a bumper and pair of maiden hurdles; better expected now chasing but would need to see market support to be of interest.

33/1

Form: 64-

Last run: 361 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-7 in point-to-points; mild promise in a couple of bumpers in the UK for Tom Lacey last year but is probably best watched on hurdles debut after falling at Dromahane earlier this month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

25/1

5th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

15

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

0-7 in point-to-points; mild promise in a couple of bumpers in the UK for Tom Lacey last year but is probably best watched on hurdles debut after falling at Dromahane earlier this month.

16/1

Form: 780

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more on penultimate start at Leopardstown when an 11l eighth of 18 at long odds; didn't back that up on latest at Clonmel when 12-1; place chance if reproduces his Leopardstown form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Be Positive

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Seamus Neville

Is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 95; needs to jump a lot better than when a remote fourth on chasing debut at Down Royal early this month.

25/1

12th

2

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Be Positive

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Seamus Neville

Is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 95; needs to jump a lot better than when a remote fourth on chasing debut at Down Royal early this month.

25/1

4th

2

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Be Positive

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Seamus Neville

in rear, not fluent 2nd

12/1

Form: 00

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prolific in point-to-points, winning four from seven; has struggled in two maiden hurdles though, beaten 110l on her latest start at Punchestown; may be seen to better effect in handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

19

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Millie B

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

in touch with leaders

50/1

8th

19

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Millie B

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

in touch with leaders

50/1

13th

19

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

12:50 Punchestown

Millie B

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Four-time winner in point-to-points on soft and heavy but tame recent hurdles debut at Tramore makes her opposable.

100/1

Form: U64

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
91 rated five-time Flat winner in the UK including twice on turf; hasn't translated that ability to this sphere and his fourth on latest at Fairyhouse was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface and unsure this longer trip will suit but still has place claims in this company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:48 Clonmel

Qaasid

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain and rated 91; hasn't translated that ability to this sphere but could be of interest now handicapping off lenient mark for in-form Shark Hanlon; enjoys a sound surface; considered.

10/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:48 Clonmel

Qaasid

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain and rated 91; hasn't translated that ability to this sphere but could be of interest now handicapping off lenient mark for in-form Shark Hanlon; enjoys a sound surface; considered.

10/1

9th

13

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

91 rated five-time Flat winner in the UK including twice on turf; hasn't translated that ability to this sphere and his fourth on latest at Fairyhouse was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface and unsure this longer trip will suit but still has place claims in this company.

8/1

Form: /36-68

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of point-to-points earlier this season; huge odds and no impact in two beginners' chases on return to the racetrack; unlikely to be the answer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Bob The Builder

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: R P Rath

Won a couple of point-to-points earlier this season; huge odds and no impact in two beginners' chases on return to the racetrack; unlikely to be the answer.

50/1

10th

4

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Bob The Builder

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: R P Rath

Won a couple of point-to-points earlier this season; huge odds and no impact in two beginners' chases on return to the racetrack; unlikely to be the answer.

50/1

8th

1

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

15:55 Wexford

Bob The Builder

11st 12lb

J: Mr H D Dunne

T: R P Rath

took keen hold, in rear

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 070

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tongue tie is now tried after a trio of tame bumper efforts and a 23l defeat on hurdles debut at Clonmel; passed over.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Amberjack

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Donal Hassett

Tongue tie is now tried after a trio of tame bumper efforts and a 23l defeat on hurdles debut at Clonmel; passed over.

50/1

11th

1

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Amberjack

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Donal Hassett

Tongue tie is now tried after a trio of tame bumper efforts and a 23l defeat on hurdles debut at Clonmel; passed over.

50/1

10th

1

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:15 Clonmel

Amberjack

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Donal Hassett

prominent, led narrowly 4th

50/1

Form: 7P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 for both starts in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Limerick and failed to land a blow; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Nukies Artic

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

held up in rear

50/1

12th

12

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Nukies Artic

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

held up in rear

50/1

12

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:53 Limerick

Nukies Artic

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Tailed off 150-1 shot on debut last month and may need more time.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was running respectably when falling in sole point-to-point start at Tralee on good ground; half-brother to the talented Winter Fog is tongue tied for his hurdles debut; worth a market check on return from mammoth absence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

7

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Frosty Fossna

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was running respectably when falling in sole point-to-point start at Tralee on good ground; half-brother to the talented Winter Fog is tongue tied for his hurdles debut; worth a market check on return from mammoth absence.

20/1

13th

7

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Frosty Fossna

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was running respectably when falling in sole point-to-point start at Tralee on good ground; half-brother to the talented Winter Fog is tongue tied for his hurdles debut; worth a market check on return from mammoth absence.

20/1

Form: 099

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Killarney bumper on debut; never figured in first two maiden hurdles and now hooded; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

5th

2

(7)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:20 Killarney

Light On His Feet

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off in a bumper here and has suffered the same fate in three maiden hurdles; instantly opposable.

100/1

14th

9

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Light On His Feet

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

held up in rear

80/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two point-to-point starts on yielding-soft; from the family of Glens Melody but hard to fancy on racecourse debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Felix Felicis

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders

66/1

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Felix Felicis

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders

66/1

Form: 75

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds and beaten a combined distance of 102l in maidens at Fairyhouse and Punchestown; may need more time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Milanova

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

soon raced in second

25/1

10

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Milanova

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

soon raced in second

25/1

5th

5

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 23y

14:35 Punchestown

Milanova

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Jumping left a bit to be desired on debut at Fairyhouse last month; more will be needed to make an impact here.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two point-to-points over a year apart, pulling up at Ballindenisk and falling at Tallow on latest in February; best watched on belated Rules' debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Shelton Johnson

11st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Failed to complete in two point-to-points over a year apart, pulling up at Ballindenisk and falling at Tallow on latest in February; best watched on belated Rules' debut.

20/1

16

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

Shelton Johnson

11st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Failed to complete in two point-to-points over a year apart, pulling up at Ballindenisk and falling at Tallow on latest in February; best watched on belated Rules' debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in point-to-points at Turtulla and Ballingarry five months apart; tongue tied for hurdles debut; out of a French hurdle winner but lacks a recent run and is probably best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

This Way Please

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Desmond Kenneally

No show in point-to-points at Turtulla and Ballingarry five months apart; tongue tied for hurdles debut; out of a French hurdle winner but lacks a recent run and is probably best watched.

33/1

18

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:15 Cork

This Way Please

11st 12lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Desmond Kenneally

No show in point-to-points at Turtulla and Ballingarry five months apart; tongue tied for hurdles debut; out of a French hurdle winner but lacks a recent run and is probably best watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Chosen Thyme, Miss Penny Copper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.70
Straight Forecast €97.28

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Good N' Kind

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Good N' Kind

TOPSPEED:

Good N' Kind

POSTDATA:

Good N' Kind

The Irish Sun:

Good N' Kind